3. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting.

Vice Chairman Kasolas announced that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at the meeting. He advised that any person responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices might be removed from the meeting. He also advised that cell phones that are set on “vibrate” cause microphone interference and requested that they be placed in the “off” position.

4. Approval of Minutes

On motion to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2006 Regular Meeting: unanimously approved.

5. Communications

None.

6. Introduction of New or Unfinished Business by Board Members

(6.1) Election of MTA Board Chairman and Vice Chairman pursuant to MTA Rules of Order

Diana Hammons, acting Director of External Affairs, presented the PCO Citation and Deployment Report. Staff will provide an update on the status of the recommendations within 30 days.

Director Din requested information on the fleet, including maintenance and future procurement of new vehicles.

Vice Chairman Kasolas requested information regarding the loss in revenue from fraudulent use of disabled placards.

Deb Denison, acting Director, Technology, Planning and Business Analysis presented the third quarter Service Standards Report.

E.D. Ford stated that the 94th Annual Bay to Breakers race will take place on May 21. Muni will provide special service to and from the race and PCO’s will be deployed along the route to assist in the movement of traffic.

Recently, California legislators approved a major infrastructure bond measure which will result in approximately $336 million in capital funding for the MTA. Additionally, Senator Migden recently sponsored a bill that would allow the MTA to adjudicate fare evasion and minor transit infractions.

Bill Lieberman, Director of Planning presented the Pedestrian Master Plan. He stated that the plan will pull together all pedestrian transportation elements and will take approximately 20 months.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Norman Rolfe stated that cable car ridership from ‘70’s and 80’s was in the millions and since then, there has been a serious decline in ridership. This is due to fare increases and schedules that aren’t being maintained. He stated that headways were shorter in 60’s and urged the MTA to change public officials’ attitudes regarding cable car service.

Barry Taranto stated that PCO deployment affects how we do business in the city. He expressed concern regarding continued enforcement of white zones, especially in the evening and requested enforcement of tow-away zones and double parking. He asked that the quarterly report include a column for enforcement of bike lanes.

Irwin Lum, President, Local 250-A stated that the MTA was short by at least 200 operators. The MTA is behind in hiring operators for operation of Third St. There are huge numbers of breakdowns in the motor coach division that has tremendous impact on TWU members and adds to stress and burn out.

Chairman McCray called for a recess.

Chairman McCray stated that there had been a competing motion on the floor for office of Vice Chairman and that the Board needed to hear a vote on the nomination of Director Nolan for Vice Chairman.

On motion to elect Director Nolan as Vice Chairman:

AYES – Black, McCray, and Nolan

NAYES - Din, Kasolas, Mezey and Shahum

The motion to elect Tom Nolan as Vice Chairman failed.

8. Citizen’s Advisory Council Report

Dan Murphy, Chairman, CAC, welcomed Directors Nolan and Shahum. Mr. Murphy congratulated Chairman McCray and extended an invitation to meet with the CAC. He expressed appreciation for rapid response and candor to the CAC’s recommendations and stated that they hope to respond in kind with more recommendations.

9. Public Comment

Barry Taranto suggested that board members read the Transit First policy and added that taxicabs are part of the policy. Mr. Taranto expressed hope that the board will be sensitive to concerns outside their areas of interest and stated that the meanest person in the world is the security guard at the citation center. He urged the MTA to look at the backup of traffic on Pine Street and stated that the lights aren’t timed on Guerrero St.

THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION, AND CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CONSENT AND REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT 1 SOUTH VAN NESS AVE. 7th FLOOR.

CONSENT CALENDAR I

10. All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Municipal Transportation Agency Board, and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board or the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.

(10.1) Requesting the Controller to allot funds and to draw warrants against such funds available or will be available in payment of the following claims against the MTA:

All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Municipal Transportation Agency Board, and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board or the public so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.

H. EXTEND - MUNI BUS ZONES - Lincoln Way, north side, from 75 feet to 90 feet west of 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way, south side, from 75 feet to 100 feet east of 9th Ave. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 06-055

(10.3) Approving the following traffic modifications:

A. EXTEND - MUNI BUS ZONES - North Point Street, north side, from 60 feet to 100 feet west of Polk Street, North Point Street, north side, from 70 feet to 120 feet east of Hyde Street, North Point Street, south side, from 86 feet to 120 feet west of Hyde Street, North Point Street, south side, from 80 feet to 100 feet west of Jones Street, North Point Street, north side, from 75 feet to 80 feet west of The Embarcadero, and North Point Street, south side, from 80 feet to 100 feet west of The Embarcadero. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, and resolution.)

RESOLUTION 06-056

No public comment.

Director Shahum recused herself from Consent Calendar II due to a conflict of interest.

12. Authorizing the Executive Director/CEO to execute Amendment No. 5 to Contract CS No. 114, Consulting Engineering and Support Services for the Trolley Coach Replacement Program, with Booz Allen Hamilton, for engineering services and warranty support for electric trolley buses, resulting in an increase in the contract amount of $1,096,743, for a total amount not to exceed $9,927,868, and to extend the term through October 14, 2007. (Explanatory documents include a staff report, resolution and amendment.)

13. Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.11(a) as to whether to conduct a closed session and invoke the attorney‑client privilege.

On motion to invoke the attorney-client privilege: unanimously approved.

RECESS REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION

1. Call to Order

Chairman McCray called the closed session to order at 4:42 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present:

Shirley Breyer Black

Wil Din

Michael Kasolas

James McCray, Jr.

Peter Mezey

Tom Nolan

Leah Shahum

Also present:

Nathaniel Ford, Executive Director/CEO

Roberta Boomer, Board Secretary

Julia Friedlander, Deputy City Attorney

Wilson Johnson, Director of Service Planning

Bond Yee, Director, Parking and Traffic

Diana Buchbinder, acting Director, Human Resources

3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and the Administrative Code Section 67.8 (a) (3), the Municipal Transportation Agency Board will meet in Closed Session to discuss and take action on attorney‑client matters in the following case:

Chairman McCray announced that the Board met in closed session to discuss the Girling/SFUSD vs. CCSF with the City Attorney. The Board voted unanimously to settle the case. The Board also met with for a conference with their labor negotiator. No action was taken.

15. Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in closed session.

On motion to not disclose the information discussed: unanimously approved.

ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

A tape of the meeting is on file in the office of the Secretary to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors.

Roberta Boomer
Board Secretary

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